Tag: Coronavirus
Press freedom in Asia worsens during pandemic, says media watchdog
China described as the world’s undisputed specialist in spreading ‘censorship virus’
Cambodia police cane lockdown offenders for breaching COVID-19 rules
Rights groups say there are better ways to ensure people protect themselves and others from coronavirus
Non-stop cremations cast doubt on India’s counting of COVID dead
Govt officials say the mismatch in death tallies may be caused by several factors, including over-caution
Filipinos urged to support community efforts fighting hunger during pandemic
Director of Caritas Philippines says setting up of community pantries shows how communities can serve as first responders to address food insecurities
COVID-19 fears stifle Ramadan in India’s Kashmir
Mosques near empty, minimal business for market vendors as COVID cases surge
Bangladesh keeps garment factories going as lockdown hits
Factory owners were supposed to provide transport for their staff, but many did not
COVID-19 claims the lives of 6 Catholic priests in India
Five of the six deaths were in the west coastal state of Gujarat
COVID-19 infection rate approaching highest of pandemic so far, WHO chief...
Number of new COVID-19 cases per week has nearly doubled globally over the past two months
Cambodia launches lockdown in capital as COVID-19 outbreak spreads
Most people banned from leaving home except for going to work, to buy food or for medical treatment
Marginalized groups across South Asia ‘overlooked’ in vaccination programs
International cooperation is key to contain the spread of the virus and make the vaccine universally available as quickly as possible, says Amnesty International